Press release from National Trust for Historic Preservation: In recognition of Juneteenth, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announced $3.8 million in grant funding to protect and preserve 40 sites representing African American history. With more than $95 million raised, the Action Fund is the largest […]
News Bulletins
Buncombe County Juneteenth holiday schedule for June 19
Press release from Buncombe County: On Monday, June 19, Buncombe County offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. In 2021, Buncombe County was a leader in honoring the Juneteenth holiday and set the County’s holiday for the Friday on or before June 19. Last year, the federal government made Juneteenth an official […]
Land of Sky Foreign-Trade Zone approved by US Department of Commerce Secretary
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: The Land of Sky Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ #301) was approved by US Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on June 12, 2023 under Board Order #2144. FTZ #301 will initially serve Henderson County and parts of Buncombe County, Haywood County, Jackson County, and Transylvania County with oversight from […]
City Council public hearings set for June 27
Press release from City of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – June 27. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City Clerk Maggie Burleson at 259-5601 if you have any questions. A. Public hearing to permanently close an unopened right-of-way adjacent to […]
Summary of Reparations Commission meeting, June 12
Press release from City of Asheville: The Community Reparations Commission is empowered to make short, medium, and long-term recommendations that will make significant progress toward repairing the damage caused by public and private systemic racism. The task of the Reparations Commission is to issue a report in a timely manner for consideration by the City, […]
Funding Opportunity: Emergency Solutions Grant
Press release from the city of Asheville: The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee is inviting project applications for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding for calendar year 2024. The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care is eligible for $127,904 in ESG funding, which can support: Street Outreach Emergency Shelter Homelessness Prevention Rapid Rehousing Homeless Management Information System or comparable database Funding […]
Air quality forecast for Buncombe County for June 10, 11 and 12
Press release from NC Division of Air Quality: For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed forecast discussion, please visit the following link on the NC Division Of Air Quality Web Site: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/ Care for the Air— Drive less: carpool, vanpool, take the bus, telecommute.— Conserve electricity.— Pack a lunch or […]
Asheville Regional Airport advising travelers to arrive early
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is advising all customers that a surge in travel is occurring, and parking areas are becoming, and remaining, very full. Customers are advised to arrive at least two hours before their flights, as they may be directed to overflow lots serviced by airport shuttles. The shuttles run […]
Edwards to host Asheville-Buncombe anti-crime summit
Press release from U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards: Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today announced that he will be using his ability to convene to host an anti-crime summit to discuss the rates of rising crime and violence in Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina at large. The summit will take place on Friday June 16 from […]
Local Juneteenth events scheduled
Press release from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration with the intended outcomes of a diverse celebration that fosters broad participation, fosters community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation […]
Asheville man charged in early Thursday morning stabbing
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (June 9, 2023): Asheville Police Department Detectives charged an Asheville man for stabbing another man multiple times in the face and neck and assaulting another victim early Thursday morning in downtown Asheville. APD Officers responded to the 440 block of Haywood Road around 12:02 a.m. on June […]
Dr. Maggie Fehrman named Asheville City Schools Superintendent
Press release from Asheville City Schools Asheville City Schools is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Maggie Fehrman as the district’s new superintendent. Dr. Fehrman is an exceptional and visionary servant leader, known for her strategic thinking and innovative approach. She has a proven track record of building strong relationships with all stakeholders, fostering […]
Air quality forecast for Buncombe County for June 9, 10 and 11
Press release from NC Division of Air Quality For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed forecast discussion, please visit the following link on the NC Division Of Air Quality Web Site. Care for the Air — Drive less: carpool, vanpool, take the bus, telecommute. — Conserve electricity. — Pack a lunch […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces free summer family fun
Press release from City of Asheville Ashevillians looking to beat the heat are in luck! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) plans to bring free family-friendly foam parties, inflatable water slides, and other water activities to public parks to welcome summer’s arrival. “Asheville Parks & Recreation knows summer fun can get expensive,” according to D. Tyrell […]
Code Orange alerts remain in Thursday’s air quality forecast for North Carolina
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality North Carolina residents should continue to exercise caution while outside on Thursday due to smoke and fine particle pollution from Canadian wildfires. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection are issuing a […]
Rep. Edwards to host Asheville-Buncombe anti-crime summit Friday, June 16
Press release from U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today announced that he will be using his ability to convene to host an anti-crime summit to discuss the rates of rising crime and violence in Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina at large. The summit will take place on Friday, June 16 […]
Air Quality Action Day: Buncombe County
Press release from NC Division of Air Quality: For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed forecast discussion, please visit the following link on the NC Division Of Air Quality Web Site: https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista. Protect your Health! Modify your physical activity as needed by referencing the Air Quality Index below.Note: Open Burning is […]
Budget update: Commissioners hold public hearing on budget, look to keep current tax rate
Press release from Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is holding off on changing its meeting times. During its meeting on June 6, the Board discussed a potential schedule for meetings that would have the first Tuesday of the month start with a briefing at 9 a.m., and then the regular meeting will […]
Code orange air quality action notice
Press release from Buncombe County: Today is a code ORANGE air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County today. As wildfire smoke from Canada continues moving into North Carolina, air quality and visibility will be impacted. A CODE ORANGE Air Quality Day means that air quality is unhealthy for […]
Buncombe County’s first Creative Equity Mural honors local Latin pride
Press release from Arts AVL: This week, work on Buncombe County’s Creative Equity Mural Project begins. Lead artist Leslie Reynalte-Llanco (Sketchonic Design) will paint the first of three walls designated for the project at the Buncombe County Tax Department (94 Coxe Ave.). The work should be completed later this summer. The mural will feature 12 […]
Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1st – July 31st
Press release from the Haywood County Public Library: Summer reading is back at the Haywood County Public Library! Beginning June 1st, stop by any branch to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is All Together Now, a celebration of friendship, unity, and cooperation. Separate adult and youth reading challenges means that […]